MESA Software Release

Version 9.10.5: 7-April-2006

Welcome to the MESA software distribution page. The tools are roughly
divided into three categories:

Visualization (softcopy/hardcopy consistency): DICOMScope from OFFIS

XDSI software from
École de
technologie supérieure, University of Quebec

PDI Media Creator Tests from Northwestern

All other tools: MIR. This includes Radiology and IT
Infrastructure tests.

In general, the tools are organized for a particular actor as defined in
the IHE Technical Framework. Most users of the tools have one or
more actors in mind. You should read the tests procedures and installation
notes and then grab the tools that you need. The OFFIS and MIR tools
are independent, so you may need only one set of tools depending on your
application.

Note to IHE Participants

The MESA distribution found through this page is the
public domain distribution released after the last annual cycle was completed.
If you are participating an IHE Connectathon, consult with the appropriate manager to find the current MESA
release.

Visualization Tools

The test tools for softcopy/hardcopy consistency were developed under contract
with O-Tech, Kuratorium OFFIS e. V., and the Institute for Microtherapy.
The test tools and test plans are found on theSoftware Consistency Page.

MIR Tools for IHE Actors

The MESA software relies on data files which are stored in a separate
directory. This is described in the Installation Guide.
The MESA_STORAGE files are a collection of images (CR, CT, MR,
...) used as the inputs for various tests of integrated workflow. These are
different from the images and presentation states used to test display
consistency. You should obtain the MESA_STORAGE file from one of the links
below.